Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: Actalent
Location: Carson, CA 90745
Description:
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Product Development team under the Furniture category. In this role, you will oversee and ensure the implementation of product development items from concept through launch. This role requires project management and leadership skills, demonstrated by the ability to influence and lead within a rapidly evolving and cross-functional environment. The candidate should be experienced and well-grounded in the fundamental principles as they pertain to project management of product development.
Responsibilities
Hybrid work environment with three days in the office. Very collaborative environment.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Carson,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Product Development team under the Furniture category. In this role, you will oversee and ensure the implementation of product development items from concept through launch. This role requires project management and leadership skills, demonstrated by the ability to influence and lead within a rapidly evolving and cross-functional environment. The candidate should be experienced and well-grounded in the fundamental principles as they pertain to project management of product development.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams (which may include Research & Development, Engineering, HK Master Planning, and Regulatory) from concept through launch.
- Clearly communicate key milestones, critical path deliverables, and project expectations to project team members, while also identifying and creating mitigation plans for project risks.
- Drive accountability among cross-functional team members, ensuring the team is aware of key deliverable deadlines and is committed to meeting the deadlines.
- Provide regular project status updates to management team highlighting project risks.
- Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner.
- Facilitate discussions and meetings to enable project teams to resolve conflicts and make timely decisions.
- Apply project management principles including analyzing performance and driving continuous improvement opportunities.
- Experience with PLM, project management, Microsoft Excel, product development life cycle, and new product introduction.
- Experience in consumer manufacturing, specifically in consumer products and furniture manufacturing.
- Experience with SAP ERP and PTC Arena.
- A minimum of two years of experience in product management, new product planning, commercial planning, project engineering, or Furniture Product Development.
- Experience in the new product introduction process, sales and operations planning, and the product development process.
- Proficiency in MS Excel with an emphasis on building and presenting reports.
- Strong team communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence business partners to achieve project goals.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Driven, with excellent team communication and organizational skills, and the ability to influence business partners to achieve project goals.
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and looking for ways to improve processes.
- Experience in communication through remote mediums, such as video conferences, e-mails, and text communication.
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable with systems and data analysis.
- Experience in change management is a plus.
- Experience using Workfront is a plus.
Hybrid work environment with three days in the office. Very collaborative environment.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Carson,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.